HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Mar 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 7826, the HBCU AI Research Leadership Act, would amend existing law related to national artificial intelligence research institutes. Specifically, it would require that at least ten percent of financial assistance awarded for these institutes be designated for historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or consortia of HBCUs. These funds could be used to establish and support the institutes, potentially through partnerships with other higher education institutions. The bill also clarifies the definition of an HBCU for the purposes of this act.
This bill would directly affect HBCUs by potentially increasing their access to funding for artificial intelligence research institutes. It would also impact the Department of Energy, as the Secretary of Energy is responsible for awarding this financial assistance. The bill aims to promote the participation of HBCUs in national AI research efforts.
H.R. 7826 was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 5, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the full House or the Senate. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
5 Mar 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7826 do?
- H.R. 7826, the HBCU AI Research Leadership Act, would amend existing law related to national artificial intelligence research institutes. Specifically, it would require that at least ten percent of financial assistance awarded for these institutes be designated for historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or consortia of HBCUs. These funds could be used to establish and support the institutes, potentially through partnerships with other higher education institutions. The bill also clarifies the definition of an HBCU for the purposes of this act. This bill would directly affect HBCUs by potentially increasing their access to funding for artificial intelligence research institutes. It would also impact the Department of Energy, as the Secretary of Energy is responsible for awarding this financial assistance. The bill aims to promote the participation of HBCUs in national AI research efforts. H.R. 7826 was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 5, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the full House or the Senate. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 7826 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7826. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7826?
- H.R. 7826 was sponsored by Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7826?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (5 Mar 2026).
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